Garmin Vivoactive 6. | Image credit Garmin Garmin has begun rolling out new feature updates for several of its smartwatches, including some of the latest models. New health tracking for Garmin smartwatches It’s always exciting when tech companies push new updates to their devices, at least for me, and I’m guessing many of you feel the same. Garmin, one of the top smartwatch makers, is now bringing an update to select models. The list includes the Vivoactive 6 released earlier this year, the Venu X1, the higher-end Fenix 8, and the Forerunner 570, along with its flagship sibling, the Forerunner 970. Garmin Fenix 8 Review: Superb, but costly Along with the update to the smartwatches, Garmin is also updating its cycling computers. These improvements include smarter ride insights with hydration and refueling prompts based on your fitness, weather, and route, live weather overlays, power guidance that accounts for stamina, wind, and altitude, gear ratio breakdowns after rides with electronic shifting, and enhanced GroupRide comparisons so you can measure speed, power, heart rate, and cadence against other cyclists. Garmin catching up in health tracking Health Status isn’t a completely new idea. Recommended Stories Galaxy Watches and Pixel Watches also include comparable features, so it’s good to see Garmin stepping up and leveling health tracking with the competition. Do you rely on smartwatches for health tracking or just workouts? Health tracking all the way. Mainly workouts. Both equally. I barely use my smartwatch. Health tracking all the way. 0% Mainly workouts. 0% Both equally. 0% I barely use my smartwatch. 0% More value for active users Garmin watches are built for life on the move and for people who stay active, so updates like these make a lot of sense. After all, a big part of owning a smartwatch is understanding what’s happening with your body while you train, sleep, or go about your day. And since Garmin devices are usually on the pricier side, I think giving users more features and functionality is crucial if the company wants to remain relevant in an increasingly competitive smartwatch market.
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